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Introduction

Apple's connected-home strategy is based on its own devices, with a stringent third-party certification program to ensure security.

Highlights

Though HomeKit offers innovative uses and enables communication between devices, Apple’s closed ecosystem means that HomeKit will struggle to become much more than a niche offering, particularly in comparison to open ecosystems such as Samsung’s SmartThings.

Features and Benefits

Assesses the strengths and weaknesses of Apple's smart-home strategy.

Compare Apple's smart-home strategy with that of rivals like Samsung and Amazon.

Key questions answered

How does Apple's smart-home strategy fit in with its core iPhone business?

What makes Apple's smart-home strategy stand out in relation to its rivals?

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